George Formby
Acting
George Formby (born George Hoy Booth) was the archetype "cheeky chappie" northern English comedian. Trained originally as a jockey, he often appeared on horseback in his films. Best known for his buck-toothed grin and his ukulele.
Known for
Acting30
movieBritain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
2014
(archive footage)
movieEntertaining the Troops
2011
Archive Film
movieFunny Up North
2011
Himself
movieHitler: The Comedy Years
2007
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThora Hird Tribute
2003
Comedy Role (archive footage, uncredited)
movieSongs That Won the War
1994
Himself (Archive)
tvWogan
1982
Self (archive material)
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1974
Self (archive footage)
movieGeorge in Civvy Street
1946
George Harper
movieI Didn't Do It
1945
George Trotter
movieHe Snoops to Conquer
1944
George Gribble
movieBell-Bottom George
1944
George Blake
movieGet Cracking
1943
George Singleton
movieMuch Too Shy
1942
George Andy
movieSouth American George
1941
George Butters / Gilli Vanetti
movieTurned Out Nice Again
1941
George Pearson
movieSpare a Copper
1940
George Carter
movieLet George Do It!
1940
George Hepplewhite
movieCome on George!
1939
George
movieTrouble Brewing
1939
George Gullip
movieIt's in the Air
1938
George Brown
movieI See Ice
1938
George Bright
movieKeep Fit
1937
George Green
movieFeather Your Nest
1937
Willie Piper
movieKeep Your Seats, Please
1936
George Withers
movieNo Limit
1935
George Shuttleworth
movieOff the Dole
1935
John Willie
movieBoots! Boots!
1934
John Willie
Writing1
movieOff the Dole
1935
Writer